'You start to feel you're being rejected'
The face of unemployment in Murray Bridge is changing. This mum's story is one example.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
What's on this week: October 9-15, 2020
Live music, a movie night, a car boot sale, events for rural women and more.
Cyclists plan to establish new club in Murray Bridge
About 30 locals have signed up to be founding members of a club dedicated to road and track cycling.
Young creators invited to enter Rotary Youth Art Prize
More than $2500 in prizes and the opportunity to exhibit at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery are up for grabs in 2020.
Christmas is saved: Murray Bridge pageant will go ahead despite COVID-19
"We couldn't let Father Christmas down – he loves visiting Murray Bridge."
River Murray police get jet skis
SA Police will now be able to catch up with jet ski users to check their licences, safety gear and blood alcohol levels.
Improvements planned along freeway, Princes Highway
The federal and state governments will join forces on $170 million worth of work, due to start soon.
Win a copy of Monica McInerney's new novel, The Godmothers
Murray Bridge News has a copy to give away ahead of the author's visit to Murray Bridge Library this week.
Motor inn owner grassed off about roadside dispute
Is the Murray Bridge council doing a good enough job of maintaining its roadsides? Not by half, says a business owner.
Landscape SA declares war on African boxthorns
Staff, contractors and land owners have carried out a campaign against the weed in the Murray Bridge district.
How your business can survive COVID and thrive afterwards
Small business owners in the Murraylands are invited to access expert advice at a free webinar.
Builders get busy as school holidays roll on
Major upgrades are underway or about to start at several Murray Bridge schools.